Traditional dress of Andhra Pradesh reflects upon the cultural traditions, the lifestyle, the tastes and preferences and finally the impact of present modernity on the mindsets of its inhabitants.
Andhra Pradesh is the eighth largest state of India, which is extremely rich in culture and heritage. Costumes of this state are quite popular for the cotton and silk textiles. However, traditional dress of Andhra Pradesh is quite similar to that of other south Indian states. The traditional weaving styles have been developed over 3000 years ago.Traditional Dress of Andhra Pradesh for Men:
Dhoti, kurta, shirt and lungi are the traditional dresses of Andhra Pradesh for men. Muslim men of the state wear pajamas instead of dhoti and kurta with a fez cap (cylindrical red cap).
Traditional Dress of Andhra Pradesh for Women:
Traditional dress of Andhra Pradesh for women is saree & two-piece or a half saree worn by girls or young women in Andhra Pradesh. It consists of a skirt, blouse and a dupatta
Traditional Sarees of Andhra Pradesh:
Sarees are the pride of Andhra Pradesh, woven in traditional patterns. The patterns on the pallu and border, that represent South Indian culture, add to their timeless appeal.
Traditional dress of Andhra Pradesh also includes some of the most popular cotton and silk sarees which have their own weaving style with traditional designs and motifs like Ikkat, Gadwal, Jamdani, Dharmavaram silk etc. Some of the most popular sarees are detailed below:
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